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SAIS E-newsletter Archives

SAIS produces a monthly e-newsletter, Signals, as a service to our membership. Browse the archives below to view past issues (formerly HeadLines) and articles. To sign up for SAIS e-newsletters, create an account (see the My Account menu), or use […]

Tuition and Fees: Contracts and Community Considerations

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Webinar Recording – Trustee Tune-Up – The Fundamentals of Independent School Trusteeship

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Principles of Good Practice

Starting a New Independent School

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Organizational Assessment Services

2021 Annual Conference

An informative, innovative, and comprehensive opportunity for independent school leaders to gather and discover proven strategies and emerging trends. Examine critical issues alongside colleagues from across the region. Attend sessions that fill in gaps in your experience, converse with leaders from […]

SAIS Governance Health Check

The SAIS Governance Health Check will be replaced with the Governance Health Index. The new tools will be available in early Fall. Please contact Sheri@sais.org with any questions. The SAIS Governance Health Check measures how well the board executes on […]

SAIS Net Promoter Score Survey

Purpose: This survey measures satisfaction and loyalty among our school community by asking: “How likely are you to recommend our school to others?” The verbiage of the question varies slightly between parents, staff, and students. Parents: How likely would you […]

Accreditation Standards

Standard 1 Mission The school commits to a mission that leads to continuous improvement for teaching and learning. An SAIS accredited school’s mission guides decision-making, allocation of resources, and the building of community. Standard 2 Governance and Leadership The school […]